The CEO , conscientious objector - laminitis , and chair of Apple , passed out in 2011 but the iPhone and Pixar Animation Studios live on . The White House site say “ His vision , imagery and creativity led to conception that have , and continue to , change the way the existence communicates , as well as transforming the computer , music , film and wireless industries . ”
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the highest honor that can be bestowed on to civilian in the United States . It is presented to someone who have “ made exemplary contributions to the prosperity , value , or security of the United States , world peace , or other substantial societal , public or private endeavors . ”
Some of the recipients include Megan Rapinoe , an advocate for LGBT rights ( Justice Clarence Thomas recently write his popular opinion to pop out to reconsider Lawrence v. Texas and Obergefell v. Hodges , which protect same - sex relationship and same - sex married couple ) , Gabrielle Giffords who is survivor of gun violence ( the Supreme Court struck down a New York State law that required applier of a concealed - carry permit to prove that they had “ right cause ” for doing so ) , oh yeah and Steve Jobs .
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President Biden make seventeen recipients in amount . That recipient role tilt includes : Simone Biles , Denzel Washington , Sister Simone Campbell , Julieta Garcia , Gabrielle Giffords , Fred Gray , Father Alexander Karloutsos , Khizr Khan , Sandra Lindsay , John McCain ( posthumous award ) , Diane Nash , Megan Rapinoe , Alan Simpson , Richard Trumpka ( posthumous prize ) , Wilma Vaught , and Raul Yzaguirre .
The awards will be presented on July 7 at the White House .
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